Janet Jackson cancels concert at last minute

Janet Jackson was forced to postpone Monday night's Bell Centre concert
at the last minute, "due to illness," according to promoter Gillett
Entertainment Group.

By The GazetteSeptember 29, 2008

Janet Jackson was forced to postpone Monday night's Bell Centre concert at the last minute, "due to illness," according to promoter Gillett Entertainment Group.

"We're not entirely sure (what happened)," said Michal Wielgus, a representative for Gillett, reached shortly before 8 p.m. "We don't have all the details. We just found out 20 minutes ago."

Some fans were already in the venue when the news was announced. "That's never happened before in Bell Centre history," Wielgus said.

The show is postponed, not cancelled, he emphasized. Tickets for last night's event will be honoured for the new date, which is expected to be announced soon. Refunds are available at point of purchase.

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